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Stormont Vail Community News
In this week’s issue:
- Spotlight on Donnie Wells: October 2025 Person of the Moment
- Flint Hills Leads with Innovative Breast Cancer Care
- We Celebrate National Rural Health Day, Nov. 20!
- Holton Walmart Supports Stormont Vail Health Pediatrics
- Pulmonary Team Reaches 100th Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Milestone
- New! Easier Process for Patients interested in Bariatric Surgery
- Dig Our NEW 2026 Paw Squad Calendars!
- Shine a Green Light for Safety Tonight
- da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot Now at Stormont Vail Hospital
- Thanksgiving Holiday Hours – Express Care Coverage
- Chandra Schwab and Todd Walburn featured on KMAN Radio
- “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV this Thursday
- JOBS SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight on Donnie Wells: October 2025 Person of the Moment
Let’s give a big shoutout to Donnie Wells, Behavioral Health patient care technician (PCT)! His gift for connecting with people and meeting them exactly where they are moves lives forward in meaningful ways. Congratulations, Donnie! This recognition is well-earned, and we’re proud to celebrate you.
Flint Hills Leads with Innovative Breast Cancer Care
Our Flint Hills Campus is the first in our system to offer Magseed® technology, bringing precision and comfort to breast cancer care—right here in the region.
We Celebrate National Rural Health Day, Nov. 20!
One in seven Americans live in rural areas, where access to healthcare can be a significant challenge. Rural health systems, like the Rural Health Clinic at our Flint Hills Campus, play a vital role in ensuring these communities receive the best care. National Rural Health Day (Nov. 20), honors the dedicated professionals who make high-quality care accessible for our rural neighbors.
Holton Walmart Supports Stormont Vail Health Pediatrics
Holton Walmart recently visited the Stormont Vail Health Pediatrics unit and delivered goodie bags filled with crayons, markers, and other supplies for our patients. As long-time supporters of Children’s Miracle Network and Stormont Vail Health, their generosity continues to make a real difference for our patients and families.
Pulmonary Team Reaches 100th Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Milestone
We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone in advanced lung care, as our Pulmonary Team in Topeka have reached 100 robotic-assisted bronchoscopies using the Ion platform. The team achieved this milestone in only six months, after being the first health system in Topeka to introduce this technology, and performing the first procedure this April. Way to go, team!
New! Easier Process for Patients interested in Bariatric Surgery
For many people, the hardest part of finding healthcare is getting started. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new way for patients considering bariatric surgery to take that first step by offering a smoother, more accessible experience from the start.
Dig Our NEW 2026 Paw Squad Calendars!
Start 2026 with a little extra pawsitivity! Our 2026 Paw Squad Calendar is packed with 12 months of adorable, tail-wagging inspiration.
Fetch yours at the Gift Shop before they’re gone!
Shine a Green Light for Safety Tonight
Tonight, hospitals across the country will shine green lights for National Injury Prevention Day—and we’re proud to join them.
As a Level II trauma center, we see the impact of injuries every day. Prevention matters—inside our hospital and throughout our community.
da Vinci 5 Surgical Robots Now at Stormont Vail Hospital
Our community deserves access to the BEST surgical care available.
That’s why we’re excited to announce the arrival of the new da Vinci 5 surgical robots—the latest generation of da Vinci systems to support even more minimally invasive procedures.
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours – Express Care Coverage
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, please note our adjusted Express Care hours in Topeka and our Walk-In Services in Junction City.
Chandra Schwab and Todd Walburn featured on KMAN Radio
If you missed Chandra Schwab, APRN, and Todd Walburn, Wound Care Nurse Manager, at the Stormont Vail Flint Hills Campus as they joined Mike Matson on Within Reason with Mike Matson last week, you can catch their full interview here. They talked about the importance of Wound Care in the region and the types of care they provide.
Thursday, Nov. 20 at 9 a.m., our featured guest is Michael Prichard, PA, at the Stormont Vail Flint Hills Campus. He’s sharing info about the upcoming Walk With an APP and current health topics! Tune in live on KMAN radio at 1350 AM, 93.3 FM, or 93.7 FM – or stream online here.
“To Your Health” on WIBW-TV this Thursday
K-State Fellow Adam Hedelund discusses innovative ways to integrate mental health resources into cardiac care in Thursday’s “To Your Health” segment that airs at 10 p.m. on WIBW-TV, Channel 13. The segment typically repeats at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. Fridays on 13 News This Morning and is posted on wibw.com.
*Missed last week’s episode featuring Julia Wiebler, Director of Primary Care, discussing our expanded access to on demand virtual visits with primary care providers.
JOBS SPOTLIGHT
- Financial Counselor – Pre-Registration • FT – Days
- CT Technologist • FT – Evening
- Ambulatory RN or LPN – Infectious Disease • FT – Day
Stormont Vail Health is always looking for the BEST talent to join our team. See these jobs and other current openings at www.stormontvail.org/careers.
